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Former Auckland Councillor Penny Webster has been appointed executive chair of Matakana Coast Tourism (MCT).
Mrs Webster will replace retiring chair Warren Kitchin, who has headed the organisation for the past three years.
His term was marked by the acquisition by MCT of the Warkworth i-SITE and the employment of a regional tourism coordinator.
“Penny brings a wealth of experience to this role,” acting chair Liz Bays says. “She has worked with us during her time on Council and has always been supportive of the Puhoi to Pakiri regional concept for this area.”
At MCT’s annual meeting held on September 27, Mr Kitchin described the last financial year as one of consolidation.
“The i-SITE operation stabilised and grew, generating additional funds through promotional events and products, domestic travel services and an expanded retail section,” he said.
One of the first challenges for the new committee will be identifying new funding streams when the three year, $215,000 grant from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) runs out at the end of March next year.
